Mental Health Specialist - Neuropsychiatry Unitit

1 day ago
Belmont, Massachusetts$22.4-$29.73/hrPer Diem / PRNPsychiatry

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Mass General Brigham as a Mental Health Specialist – Neuropsychiatry Unit in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

  • specific patient populations. 4. Seeks constructive feedback, regarding work performance, from peers and professional colleagues. 5. Participates in critical incident de
  • 2 years preferred and Previous experience in direct patient care preferred preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work in collaboration with others.
  • Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $22.4-$29.73/hr (Est. $47k-$62k/year)
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Mass General Brigham in United States.

Key Skills

Direct Patient CareCrisis De-escalationTherapeutic Milieu ManagementEpic SoftwareClinical DocumentationPatient ObservationPoint of Care TestingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaboration
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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Mass General Brigham is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Mass General Brigham lists compensation for this physician position at $47k to $62k annually.

This is approximately 82% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $61838 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Belmont, Massachusetts.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($47k–$62k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Direct Patient Care, Crisis De-escalation, Therapeutic Milieu Management, Epic Software, Clinical Documentation, Patient Observation, Point of Care Testing, Verbal Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provides direct patient care and supports the therapeutic milieu under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, managing crises, and assisting patients with activities of daily living.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Career Advancement, Shift Differentials, Recognition Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Mass General Brigham

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Career Advancement
Shift Differentials
Recognition Programs

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

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